A. Smith Bowman Distillery 'John J. Bowman' Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) Yamada Nishiki Rice It is redundant to keep

It is redundant to keep repeating the same tasting notes

This time-honored method of distillation requires more skill and effort than modern column stills

rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of perfect balance

Syrah and others lurking in this moody

adding flavors from the wood and spirit previously held in these vessels

A. Smith Bowman Distillery 'John J. Bowman' Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) Yamada Nishiki Rice It is redundant to keepThough it needs a little coaxing, this small batch Bourbon is a fitting tribute to the four Bowman brothers, Virginia militia officers in the Revolutionary War. Give it some time and a splash of ice water, and the aromas and flavors open up. Look for sweet notes of almond, cocoa and caramel, plus the clove and nutmeg notes that build on the finish. Wine Enthusiast 90 points